Italy celebrated its first gold medal of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday, with speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida achieving a stunning upset in the women's 3000 meters. Lollobrigida, competing on her 35th birthday, set a new Olympic record of 3 minutes, 54.28 seconds, according to CBS News. The victory pushed the dominant Netherlands off the podium for the first time since 2010.
The opening ceremony of the games also featured a performance by Mariah Carey, who sang "Volare" in Italian at San Siro stadium on Friday, as reported by ABC News. The song, originally by Domenico Modugno, has been covered by numerous artists, including Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. Carey's performance helped kick off the games, which are taking place in Milan and Cortina.
In other sports news, Super Bowl LX is scheduled for February 8, where the Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots, according to Fox News. The Patriots are vying for their seventh Super Bowl win, which would surpass the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most in NFL history. The Seahawks are looking to avenge their Super Bowl XLIX loss to the Patriots.
Meanwhile, NBC host Savannah Guthrie is receiving support as her family searches for her mother, Nancy Guthrie. Paula Faris, a friend of Guthrie and founder of CARRY Media, said "prayers of a nation" are with the family, according to Fox News. Faris noted that Guthrie prioritizes family.
Actress Melissa Joan Hart recently revealed that she lost approximately 18 pounds by cutting sugar and alcohol from her diet, as part of a "longevity journey," according to Fox News. Hart, known for her roles in "Clarissa Explains It All" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," made the announcement at a recent event.
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